HomeMy WebLinkAbout24-153 - ADMIN Resolution - City Council - 2024/12/02Resolution No. 24-153
Authorizing award of St. Louis Park arts and culture grants to Rock ‘n’ Read
Project, Canvas Convergence, Freeze Pop Records, The Park Theater Company,
Maggie’s Farm Theater and Caron Learned
Whereas, the City of St. Louis Park created this program in 2006 with the assistance of
Friends of the Arts and the Park Public Schools & Community Foundation to create and support
a grant program to fund art projects and cultural activities that build bridges between artists
and communities, engage people in creative learning, and promote artistic production and
cultural experiences in St. Louis Park; and
Whereas, seventeen applicants responded to the call for proposals and were evaluated by a
committee comprised of representatives of the Park Public Schools & Community Foundation,
Friends of the Arts, city staff, and community members; and
Whereas, the committee recommends the city council fund six (6) 2025 grant proposals for a
total of $20,000,
Now therefore be it resolved that the City Council of the City of St. Louis Park,
Minnesota, authorizes execution of grant agreements with the following organizations based
on the review committee’s recommendation and the applicants’ proposals:
1. Rock 'n' Read Project is awarded a maximum of $10,000.
2. Canvas Convergence is awarded a maximum of $5,000.
3. Freeze Pop Records is awarded a maximum of $1,000.
4. The Park Theater Company is awarded a maximum of $2,000.
5. Maggie’s Farm Theater is awarded a maximum of $1,000.
6. Caron Learned is awarded a maximum of $1,000.
Reviewed for administration: Adopted by the city council December 2, 2024:
Kim Keller, city manager Nadia Mohamed, mayor
Attest:
Melissa Kennedy, city clerk
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